Episcopal Day School (Pensacola, Florida)

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Episcopal Day School
NameEpiscopal Day School
LocationDowntown Pensacola, Florida 32502
Established1952
TypePrivate
ReligionEpiscopalian
Denomination Episcopal
GradesPreK2 to 8
AccreditationFlorida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), and Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
MascotJaguar
ColorsRed, White, Gray, and Light Blue
Website http://www.edscc.org

Episcopal Day School (EDS) is an independent, co-educational school in Pensacola, Florida, providing courses from pre-kindergarten to grade 8 levels. The roots of Episcopal Day School date back to 1856 when an educational ministry was founded as a part of Old Christ Church. The school in its current form has operated since 1952. [1] While founded on Episcopal traditions, EDS is welcoming of all faiths and backgrounds. [2] [3]

Contents

The core curriculum focuses on Reading/Literature, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. Additional enrichment classes include Library, Technology, Robotics, Physical Education, Christian Education, and the Arts. Christian education is taught as an enrichment class and the students attend chapel every Wednesday. [4] [5]

Chapel

Every Wednesday, grades PreK-2 through eighth grade and their teachers gather for chapel by walking across the street to Christ Church parish. Students help run the service by doing various parts. [6] The fourth grade makes up the choir that sings hymns, the sixth and seventh grades do the readings from the book of Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and stories from the Bible. The eighth grade makes up the Acolyte team which leads the Priests and Choir down the aisle at the beginning and end of the service. PreK-2 through first grade has its own chapel. Second grade through eighth grade with their teachers attend chapel services throughout the school year. [7] [8]

Curriculum

The core curriculum at EDS focuses on comprehensive instruction in the subject areas of Reading/Literature, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. Additional enrichment classes include Library, Technology, Robotics, Physical Education, Christian Education, and the Arts. [9]

Faculty and staff

There are approximately 60 members of the faculty and staff, with 8 members on the administration. [10]

Grades

There are three programs offered at EDS: preschool, lower school, and middle school. [11] [12] Preschool offers PreK-2 through Prek-4, [13] while Lower school offers Kindergarten through 4th grade. [14] The middle school consists of 5th through 8th grade. [15]

Uniforms

All students of EDS are required to wear uniforms. For shirts, there are choices between white, red, and gray polos. Shirts must be monogrammed. [16] Boys may wear khaki pants or shorts. [17] Girls may wear a khaki or plaid skirt, khaki pants or shorts, or a jumper. [18] A separate uniform is worn on chapel day and on field trips.

Sports

There are sports in which students can participate. These sports include basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, track, and swimming. Volleyball is offered for only the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Basketball begins in the fourth grade and continues to the eighth. [19]

Accreditation

Episcopal Day School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS,) and the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS). [20]

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  1. ↑ "History". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Spiritual Growth". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Mission & Core Values". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ↑ https://edscc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MScurriculumguide.pdf [ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Clubs & Activities". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Spiritual Growth". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Middle School". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Early Childhood". Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  9. ↑ https://edscc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MScurriculumguide.pdf [ dead link ]
  10. ↑ "Staff Directory". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Middle School". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Early Childhood". Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Early Childhood". Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Lower School". Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Middle School". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  16. ↑ https://edscc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Uniform-Guidelines-2020-2021.pdf [ dead link ]
  17. ↑ https://edscc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BOYS-Uniform-Options-2020-2021.pdf [ dead link ]
  18. ↑ https://edscc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GIRLS-Uniform-Options-2020-2021.pdf [ dead link ]
  19. ↑ "Athletics". Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  20. ↑ "About - Episcopal Day School of Christ Church".

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